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May 31 2024 SilcoTek

What Does SilcoTek Do?

We get the question, "what does SilcoTek do?" quite often. Sometimes, we forget that there are people in the world who don't know what a CVD coating is (crazy, right?). This week, we wanted to get...

April 22 2024 SilcoTek

The Power of Chemical Vapor Deposition

Unlocking the full potential of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) requires a comprehensive understanding of its intricacies and nuances. In this blog post, we'll explore the inner workings of CVD, its...

April 19 2024 Semiconductor

Enhancing Sustainability With SilcoTek Coatings

On April 22nd, we will celebrate the 54th official Earth Day! With this celebration, we wanted to talk about how SilcoTek coatings can help us keep Mother Earth beautiful and sustainable for...

March 29 2024 Corrosion

Combatting HF Corrosion with SilcoTek Coatings

Managing corrosion problems in any industry is paramount to profitability. It is impossible to completely prevent corrosion forever, but reducing the need to replace process components is critical to...

March 22 2024 Corrosion

How Does SilcoNert Coating Compare to Electropolishing?

Current market conditions have created significant delays in the supply chain for stainless steel tubing. Additional post-manufacturing processes like surface treatment are often required but...

March 15 2024 SilcoTek

The Science Behind SilcoTek's CVD Coating Thickness & Color Variations

This week, we wanted to get back to some of the basics of SilcoTek's coating technology. Why can coated parts from SilcoTek display different colors? Let's delve deeper into the reasons behind...

January 26 2024 Silicon coating properties

SilcoTek's Sustainable Coatings Go Beyond PFAS

In the realm of industrial and consumer products, the widespread presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has long been a cause for concern due to their links to health and...

January 19 2024 Corrosion

304 vs. 316L Stainless Steel: Which is Better For SilcoTek Coating?

Last week, we talked about metallurgy and how SilcoTek's coatings don't change the physical properties of 316L stainless steel. To build on that topic, we also wanted to talk about substrate...

January 10 2024 SilcoTek

Evaluating the Impact of SilcoTek's Coating Process on Stainless Steel

SilcoTek commissioned Massachusetts Materials Research, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of our Dursan® coating process on the bulk metallurgical properties of 316 stainless steel. This...

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